Security

Android full-disk encryption is less secure than Apple’s, study finds

If you use an encrypted Android device that sports a Qualcomm CPU at its heart, this news is for you. Encryption usually makes infiltrating…

How to tell if your child is being cyberbullied

Cyberbullying is a dangerous, even life-threatening issue, especially among teenagers and the results can make a child feel sad, helpless and depressed and at…

Newly discovered Symantec vulnerability is ‘as bad as it gets’, affects 25 products

Symantec reps are probably having a horrible, horrible day today. A new report by Google‘s security collective Project Zero, suggests that Symantec anti-virus and…

Cyber security is increasingly a battle of the people versus email scammers

The ‘Nigerian Prince’ or ‘419’ email scams we’ve all seen take advantage of the age-old premise: people can be greedy and gullible. Or to…

Google CEO’s Quora account hacked by ‘OurMine’

Google CEO Sundar Pichai is likely having a bit of a blue Monday after hackers-cum-security analysts infiltrated his Quora account earlier today. Netizens were…

Google Chrome bug makes saving Netflix movies a cinch

Digital copyright infringement (or for those not wearing a suit — piracy) has become a more difficult undertaking in recent years, but a rather…

Looking beyond to cross the security skills chasm

Cyber-attacks, like a big old snowball, continue to grow as it rolls down the mountain. And in its wake are the good guys aka…

5 seriously outdated myths around DDoS protection

Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have evolved to become a lot more sinister than they once were. Yet too many organisations are pinning…

Is healthcare the next big cybercrime target?

The healthcare systems, from Electronic Health Record to medical devices, are more vulnerable than many of us realize. And the stakes are too high…

Is it time we just dumped passwords for good?

The more news that trickled in about last year’s Sony hack, the more depressing the situation appeared to get. At one point, it was…

The way you back up and restore information is about to change in a big way: here’s how

Two companies — one belonging to John and the other to Steven — both back up 10 terabytes of data. John’s company recovers its…

Johannesburg labelled the ‘new Eldorado of espionage’ in biggest digital leak since Edward Snowden

“It’s probably going to be an awkward day at the office at the South African State Security Agency.” Speaking on Al Jazeera English, Clayton Swisher,…

It’s time to start treating every device as if it’s infected

Christmas has come and gone and, if gadget sales figures are anything to go by, many people were given mobile phones, PCs, laptops and tablets…

What can South African companies learn from the massive Anthem security breach?

An attack on Anthem, the second-largest health insurer in the U.S., which exposed identifiable personal data of tens of millions of people, has again…

Are South African companies underestimating the online security challenge posed by POPI

Although organisations accept that POPI is inevitable, many seem to be opting for a reactive as opposed to a pro-active approach when it comes…

How can businesses protect themselves from cybercrime in 2015?

Last year was a difficult time for businesses when it came to cybercrime. In the US, organisations including Sony and eBay were compromised when…

Automating your home? Don’t make yourself easy prey for hackers

While the increasing use of home automation technology to create your version of a ‘smart house’ may be all the trend and seem practical,…

Should you insure yourself against cyber-attacks?

The South African 2014 cybercrime losses are estimated at R5.8-billion and statistics show it takes on average 200 days for an organisation to identify…

When it comes to Wi-Fi safety, schools need to take the corporate approach

Schools around South Africa are increasingly looking to technology to enrich learning and make school administration more efficient. Those with ample resources already have…

DDoS dilemmas: how far can you predict attacks, and what can be done?

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are back in the news; it seems that barely a month goes by without media reports of a…

Here’s what you need to know about securing the new era of big data

In the digital age, information is the new currency. And in order to get information, enterprises are mining data — and lots of it…

5 big security threats you could face in 2015

From a security point of view, 2014 was pretty disastrous for people and companies alike. Celebrities saw their private photos leaked, thanks to a…

8 big enterprise network infrastructure and security trends for 2015

The networking and security industries are evolving rapidly. Here are my views on the most important developments and technologies to look out for in…

Maziv’s Fibre Push Brings Rural South Africa Closer to True High-Speed Internet

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Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

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